German frigate arrives in Limassol
The German frigate FGS Nordrhein-Westfalen arrived at the port of Limassol on Sunday, joining a growing fleet of international military vessels which have deployed to Cyprus amid an ongoing conflict ...
Cyprus households left in the dark over solar credits reset
Electricity bills issued in February 2026 revealed an unexpected change for thousands of Cyprus households with rooftop photovoltaic systems.
Surplus electricity credits accumulated under net-metering agreements no longer appeared as balances ...
Cyprus ‘consistently’ warned British bases could be a target
The Cypriot government had “consistently” warned that the United Kingdom’s bases on the island could be a target in the event of a conflict in the region, Foreign Minister ...
One lane closed after Limassol motorway tunnel crash
One lane has been closed after a road traffic collision in the tunnel on the motorway which connects Paphos and Limassol, the police said on Sunday morning,
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Christodoulides promises to ‘stand by’ farmers amid foot and mouth outbreak
President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday promised to “stand by” farmers impacted by the ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the Larnaca district, following a meeting with stakeholders at ...
Number of people repatriated from Middle East to Cyprus reaches 950
The number of people who have been repatriated from the Middle East to Cyprus since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East eight days ago has reached 950, the ...
Former Greek PM warns Cyprus joining Nato ‘can only lead to new dangers’
Former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras has warned that Cyprus joining Nato would “only lead to new dangers”.
Speaking at the presentation of his book in the town of Kozani ...
UK ‘mulls sending aircraft carrier’ towards Cyprus
The United Kingdom is considering sending an aircraft carrier in Cyprus’ direction, with the conflict in the Middle East continuing into its second full week, according to reports on Sunday.
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39 flights to and from Larnaca cancelled, Paphos runs full schedule
A total of 39 flights to and from Larnaca airport were cancelled on Sunday, with the conflict in the Middle East rolling into its second full week. Paphos airport, however, is ...
The beautiful noises of Cyprus!
Cyprus is one of the noisiest places in Europe.
And it’s not just the nightly barking dogs and the ever-present honking!
Studies have shown that nearly half of the ...
Today’s weather: Clear skies, spring temperatures
Sunday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, though localised cloud cover is expected to affect some parts.
Temperatures will rise to a maximum ...
Do Cyprus’ British bases have a future?
Although the targeting of RAF Akrotiri by a Lebanon-fired drone has rekindled the chatter about the British bases’ presence painting a target on Cyprus, analysts don’t anticipate a change ...
‘British bases, out!’
Hundreds of activists gathered in the centre of Nicosia on March 7 to peacefully protest the presence of the British bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia amid the ongoing war against Iran. ...
Activists demonstrate to demand removal of British bases
Hundreds of activists gathered in the centre of Nicosia on Saturday to peacefully protest the presence of the British bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia amid the ongoing war against Iran.
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Repatriation flight carrying 170 Cypriots heads to Larnaca
The government continuing flights to repatriate Cypriots and Cyprus residents back to the island with a fourth flight carrying 170 passengers set to arrive at Larnaca airport at 8pm on Saturday ...
Over 6kg cannabis seized in parcel
A parcel posted to a Cyprus address containing more than 6kg of cannabis was seized by the police’s drug squad YKAN on Saturday.
The drugs were packed in six ...
‘No information of any threats against the Republic’
Increased policing of critical infrastructure in Cyprus continues although there is currently no information regarding possible threats against the island, police spokesperson Vyron Vyronos said on Saturday.
“All the required ...
Removal of British bases needs to be discussed, Kombos tells BBC
The British bases are part of the current reality of the island, and part of how challenges are being addressed by the Republic, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos told the BBC ...
Arrival of British warship delayed due to navy union shift plan
The arrival in Cyprus of the British warship Dragon, scheduled next week, has been delayed as the personnel responsible for its preparation are subject to cost cutting by the British ...
‘Anyone can be trafficked and it happens in plain sight’
Four short films on online exploitation and human trafficking make their debut this week, fostering youth empowerment through immersive, lived experiences.
“I provided guidance as to the intricacies of trafficking ...
Lebanese man arrested on terrorism charges at Larnaca airport
A 25-year-old Lebanese man against whom a German arrest warrant is outstanding was arrested on terrorism charges at Larnaca airport on Saturday.
He had arrived in Cyprus on a flight ...
Evacuation order for families in Akrotiri extended until next week
British families residing in the British Akrotiri base will remain evacuated until next Friday in a precautionary measure amid the ongoing tensions in the region, the bases said on Saturday.
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Two police officers injured during Larnaca arreest
The search of a 37-year-old suspect in a parking lot in Larnaca resulted in two police officers being injured on Friday night, police said on Saturday.
The incident occurred at ...
Cyprus acts as pillar of stability in the region
Cyprus is “in no way involved in any military operation,” President Nikos Christodoulides reiterated on Saturday, stressing that all actions taken by Nicosia are guided solely by “the security of ...